LEABURG: A newly recognized challenge to experienced riders has been added to attractions that can be promoted to mountain bikers. That was the message Randy Dreiling had when the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce met last week at Ike’s Pizza. Dreiling, the groups executive director, said he hopes the Olallie Loop Trail will, “Not only relieve pressure on the McKenzie River Trail but also get people to stay here longer.” In addition to Ollalie, Dreiling said there are four other back country routes that riders need to learn are also available.

McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week

McKenzie’s Varsity Girls Basketball team hosts the St. Paul Buckaroos on Tuesday, February 25, with game time scheduled for a 6:00 pm. tipoff. An Eagle win would earn McKenzie a Second Round game to be scheduled on Friday, February 28 with an opponent, place and time also yet to be decided.